“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Even for people unaware of what this piece of legislation refers to, it is obvious by even the name of the piece that something isn’t right with the equation. With no explanation, it is obvious that this piece of legislation has been set in place to avoid conflict, however at the same time it impedes on the right of freedom of speech.
Now let’s get into what the legislation actually refers to. In 1993, this piece was put into motion, restricting soldiers from being allowed to ask anyone if they were a homosexual, as well as restricting them from being permitted to admit to being Gay. If a solder were to do either of these things, drastic measures would be taken. Some as harsh as being kicked out of the U.S. military!
In late December of 2010, however, the repeal of DADT was finally passed. The fact that such a prejudice law was ever placed into motion in the first place is what gets to me. I don’t understand how people can be so blatantly cruel. So what if a fellow officer is gay? Does that make them any less of a soldier? No. They are still putting their lives on the line for the good of the country. These wonderful people are being repressed despite the fact that they are probably better human beings than half of the country.
I am pleased to know that the policy is no longer in effect, and it brings hope to the LGBT community, and assures that this Gay Revolution is well on its way to securing equal treatment of everyone, no matter the race, gender or sexual preference. We are moving up, slowly, but surely.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/18/dont-ask-dont-tell-repeal_5_n_798636.html
Now let’s get into what the legislation actually refers to. In 1993, this piece was put into motion, restricting soldiers from being allowed to ask anyone if they were a homosexual, as well as restricting them from being permitted to admit to being Gay. If a solder were to do either of these things, drastic measures would be taken. Some as harsh as being kicked out of the U.S. military!
In late December of 2010, however, the repeal of DADT was finally passed. The fact that such a prejudice law was ever placed into motion in the first place is what gets to me. I don’t understand how people can be so blatantly cruel. So what if a fellow officer is gay? Does that make them any less of a soldier? No. They are still putting their lives on the line for the good of the country. These wonderful people are being repressed despite the fact that they are probably better human beings than half of the country.
I am pleased to know that the policy is no longer in effect, and it brings hope to the LGBT community, and assures that this Gay Revolution is well on its way to securing equal treatment of everyone, no matter the race, gender or sexual preference. We are moving up, slowly, but surely.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/18/dont-ask-dont-tell-repeal_5_n_798636.html
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